"There’s nothing more rewarding than helping people regain their health and return to the activities they enjoy. When patients who have never found relief through other therapists and treatments come to me and I’m able to help them, I know I’m in the right profession." 

Scott Ruta
PT, MPT, ATC, C. Ped 

Owner & Physical Therapist, Scott Ruta, started his practice as Whitefish Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab; he grew the practice to include many other services, prompting the name change to Whitefish Therapy & Sport Center.

Hobbies: Fly fishing, hunting, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, backpacking, and working with high-school and other local athletes. 

Education
Scott earned his Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis, MO. He also holds a B.S. in Athletic Training from Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. 
Continuing Education: Medical Screening for Physical Therapists, McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment Part A, Functional Relationships of the Lower Half, Richard Jackson Pelvic Assessment, Big Sky Sports Medicine Conference, Recognition and Treatment of Shoulder Joint Injuries, Practical Nutrition for Fitness Professionals, Lumbo-pelvic Integration, Therapeutic Yoga, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Take the Next Step, & The Running Course; Angelo DiMaggio Headache and Spinal Seminars; Myopain Seminars Dry Needling-1 & DN-2.

Community Involvement
Lecturer to Flathead Community College on Body Mechanics, training high school athletes for fall sports, remodeled high-school weight room adding 50% more space, Big Brothers Big Sisters, creator and director of the annual Whitefish Friends & Family Fun Run/Walk. 

Memberships
American Physical Therapy Association, National Athletic Trainer’s Association, Whitefish Chamber of Commerce. 
Scott Ruta and the whole staff at Whitefish Therapy & Sport Center are committed to being actively engaged in the community. 

Pictured left is Scott participating in the Family Fun Run part of the Whitefish Legacy Annual Trail Run to benefit the Whitefish Trail System.   Whitefish Therapy & Sport Center is proud to have been the Title Sponsor of this event every year since 2012.